The Spook's Books 1 - 7 The Wardstone Chronicles Collection Set

The Spook's Apprentice 

For years; the local Spook has been keeping the County safe from evil. Now his time is coming to an end; but who will take over? Many apprentices have tried. Some floundered; some fled; some failed to stay alive. Just one boy is left. Thomas Ward. He is the last hope. But does he stand a chance against Mother Malkin; the most dangerous witch in the County?


The Spook's Curse

It's the job of the Spook and his apprentice; Thomas Ward; to protect the County from the dark. But deep in the catacombs beneath Priestown lurks a creature the Spook has never been able to defeat âeuro;' the Bane. As they prepare to battle it; yet another deadly enemy emerges to threaten Tom and his master.


The Spook's Secret

As the nights draw in the Spook decides to travel to his winter house. His apprentice; Tom; hates the desolate place. There are feral witches in the cellar; menacing creatures stirring on the nearby moors and a sinister stranger threatening Tom's master. Is the Spook's past catching up with him? And what dangers will Tom face if his master's secrets are revealed?


The Spook's Battle

The Spook and his apprentice protect the County from the dark; but not a terrible danger threatens. The witches are rising and the three most powerful clans are uniting to conjure an unimaginable evil âeuro;' the Devil himself. If they succeed; will Tom and his master have the courage to defeat the most powerful enemy of all . . . ?


The Spook's Mistake


The Spook has sent his apprentice; Tom; to be trained by another Spook whose methods are harsh and tough. But faced with a powerful water witch; Bill makes a fatal error; leaving Tom to face his enemies alone. Can the Spook get there in time to save his apprentice? Or will his own mistakes give final victory to the dark?


The Spook's Sacrifice


As the Spook's apprentice; Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece to rise up against one of the Old Gods; the Ordeen. But what secret is Mam keeping from Tom? And what sacrifices must be made in the battle against the dark?


The Spook's Nightmare 


The County is facing dark times; and the Spook is being haunted by terrifying dreams. With his precious library burned to the ground and his old enemy; Bony Lizzie; free once again; things are falling apart. As nightmares turn real; the Spook's powers seem to be waning just when he needs them the most. Can Tom; the Spook's apprentice; face the dark alone?